WSOS board submits proposals

FREMONT – The WSOS board of directors approved submitting a proposal for $9,619 to the Wood County United Way to provide Help Me Grow services to 75 Wood County families. The services will be for 100 play groups, where parents will learn about child development, improve their parenting confidence and connect with other parents.

A proposal to the U.S. Department of State for $100,000 to develop the use of social media to mobilize volunteers in small rural communities in the U.S. and Russia was approved. Social media will be used to recruit, train and retain volunteers to assist with various projects in small communities.

A special recognition in memory of Carl “Gene” Carson, who died recently, was approved. Carson was a dedicated volunteer at the senior center in Fremont for many years.

For details on any of WSOS services, call 419-334-8911 or toll free at 800-775-9767. The board of directors meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 219 S. Front Street and meetings are open to the public. However, the board does not meet in July or August. The next regular meeting will be Sept. 9.